Smart Finance. Real Results.
At SMC Finance, we’re redefining what it means to work with a Financial broker in Australia. We believe navigating your financial journey should feel empowering – not overwhelming. With a deep understanding of the Australian financial landscape, we offer tailored solutions designed to meet your needs today and grow with your ambitions tomorrow.
We’re more than finance professionals – We’re strategic partners in your success. Proudly Australian-owned and operated. From Sydney’s CBD to Brisbane’s industrial corridors, Melbourne’s development zones, and emerging growth regions across Perth, Adelaide, and the Gold Coast, we work closely with clients to deliver outcomes that are commercially smart, structurally sound, and locally informed.
Smart Finance. Real Results.
At SMC Finance, we’re redefining what it means to work with a Financial broker in Australia. We believe navigating your financial journey should feel empowering – not overwhelming. With a deep understanding of the Australian financial landscape, we offer tailored solutions designed to meet your needs today and grow with your ambitions tomorrow.
We’re more than finance professionals – We’re strategic partners in your success. Our services extend Australia-wide, supported by strong local insight across all states and territories.
Meet our Team
Victor Lee
With over 13 years in commercial banking and finance, Victor is more than a broker – he’s a strategic partner committed to reshaping how clients experience finance.
Having held senior roles within one of Australia’s major banks, his approach is built on deep relationships, real outcomes and a belief that every client deserves a long-term ‘Strategic Money Consultant’ – Not just a one-time solution.
Co-founding SMC Finance was a natural progression of his mission: to provide clients across all financial circumstances with access to tailored, end-to-end advisory that evolves with their needs.
From navigating complex debt restructures, securing capital for growth through to assisting clients purchase their first homes, he guides clients through every stage of their financial lifecycle.
With a sharp commercial lens and a personal, transparent style, Victor delivers strategic financial outcomes across:
- Debt advisory and restructuring
- Trade and Working Capital Solutions
- Health and Medical Practitioner Funding – Including Pharmacy Funding
- Commercial and Residential Development Finance
- Commercial and Residential Finance
- Acquisition and Buyout Finance
- Asset Finance both local and international
- Private Funding Solutions
Anthony Nguyen
With over 11 years in banking and commercial finance, Anthony Nguyen brings more than just technical know-how — he brings clarity, care, and a grounded approach to every financial conversation.
Having built his career through diverse client-facing roles at NAB — from retail banking to senior positions in business and commercial finance — Anthony understands that behind every loan, restructure, or property deal is a client with personal goals, challenges, and dreams.
Anthony’s strength lies in creating practical, personalised finance strategies that make the complex feel manageable. Whether helping a business unlock working capital or structuring funding for a major development, he is known for his calm, solution-focused style and genuine commitment to seeing clients succeed.
His areas of expertise include:
• Working Capital Finance Solutions
• Residential and Commercial Property Development Finance
• Pre-Development Funding for Land and Construction Readiness
• Acquisition and Investment Funding for Commercial Property
• Interest Rate Reviews and Cost Efficiency Analysis
• Cash Flow Modelling and Working Capital Structuring
• Capital Structure Reviews and Debt Restructuring
• Covenant Monitoring, Risk Profiling, and Debt Sizing
• End-to-End Residential Mortgage Lending
Arun Pahuja
With over 22 years in commercial banking, Arun brings more than technical knowledge — he brings clarity, calm, and confidence to complex financial decisions. Having held senior roles at one of Australia’s major banks, he has spent decades supporting, individuals, mid-market and emerging corporates through both opportunity and uncertainty.
Arun’s passion lies in helping ambitious businesses thrive. His advisory style blends strategic thinking with empathy — because he knows finance is never just about numbers; it’s about people, plans, and futures on the line.
Known for his depth of insight and unwavering commitment to outcomes, Arun tailors solutions that evolve with each business’ growth. From capital structuring to major acquisitions, his work is driven by a single goal: empowering clients to move forward with strength and certainty.
His areas of expertise include:
• Growth Funding Strategies for SMEs and Emerging Corporates
• Capital Structuring and Credit Negotiation
• Interest Rate and Funding Cost Optimisation
• Debt Structuring and Refinancing
• Facility Reviews and Security Repositioning
• Expansion Advisory and Re-gearing
• Mergers & Acquisitions Funding
• Property Development and Investment Finance
• Pre-Development and Bridging Finance
Anthony Reitano
With over 25 years of experience spanning Accounting, SME Banking, and Corporate Finance, Anthony Reitano brings rare depth and perspective to every client relationship. His background includes senior finance roles supporting CEOs and CFOs, as well as executive leadership positions within business banking – giving him firsthand insight into what drives both commercial decisions and personal ambition.
Anthony is known not just for his expertise, but for his ability to guide clients through complexity with clarity and confidence. Whether working with corporates, high-net-worth individuals, or growth-minded SMEs, he brings a steady hand, a strategic mind, and a deep respect for the goals behind every transaction.
Clients trust Anthony because he takes the time to understand their unique financial picture — then builds flexible, forward-thinking strategies that evolve with them.
His areas of expertise include:
• Business, Property and Professional Services Advisory
• Growth Funding for Corporates, SMEs and High-Net-Worth Clients
• Debt Structuring and Industry-Specific Refinancing
• Cash Flow Funding and Balance Sheet Restructuring
• Facility Reviews and Security Optimisation
• Property Development and Investment Finance
• Residential Lending Solutions
• Equipment Finance for SMEs and Large Enterprises
• Interest Rate and Cost Efficiency Reviews
Our Story
With over 60 years of combined expertise in business banking, we support SME and High Net Worth customers with complex transactional advice and the ability to navigate customers through the ever-changing financial landscape.
Our founders recognised a growing need for expert Financial Advice that puts People first – where long-term financial wellbeing is prioritised over short-term wins. That philosophy remains the cornerstone of our business today.
What has allowed SMC to stand tall in the eyes of our clients is simple: we deliver more than just loan approvals. We offer clarity in complexity, consistency in service, and a genuine commitment to helping people make smarter property decisions, every step of the way.
Our Foundation of Trust
At SMC Finance, we go beyond traditional lending to provide financial solutions that are strategic, transparent, and built around your goals. With decades of combined expertise in business and personal finance, our team specialises in navigating complex transactions, structuring smart lending strategies, and delivering results with consistency and care.
Our Mission
Our mission is to empower individuals, families, and businesses with financial solutions that bring clarity, confidence, and long-term stability.
Our Values
To be the most trusted partner in finance—known for integrity, expertise, and a people-first approach—helping communities make smarter decisions and build lasting prosperity.
